The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast: Recent Episodes
Biz Birthday Bash
Welcome to The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast, where we share actionable tips for success as a creative entrepreneur and small business advice for artists, designers, calligraphers, stationers and product makers. We'll help you confidently build a profitable and personality-driven creative business. Your hosts Elisabeth of ElisaAnne Calligraphy and Cami of Cami Monet share their experiences of growing successful wedding stationery businesses and strategies to six-figure sales in the online product space. Our episodes cover everything from social media marketing, passive income ideas, pricing for creatives, client experience and so much more. We make biz strategy a piece of cake, so put on your party hat, quit being a procrastinator gator and let's get this party started!
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It’s the end of an era - a podcast party era that is! We’ve had so much fun serving you behind the mic for 4 years, but recently we’ve experienced massive shifts in our lives and businesses that require us to say goodbye to the pod (Listen in to this episode for the deets!). While leaving our microphones behind is incredibly bittersweet, we’re excited to channel all of our energy into serving our amazing Biz Birthday Bash community inside of the A-Z directory. Sending each of you the biggest THANK YOU for being loyal listeners, sharing sweet reviews, and overall just being the best darn community of hype women we could ever ask for.
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Have you ever wondered what kind of vendors we feature in the A-Z Directory? If so, you’re in for a treat with this episode! Today, we’re getting all of the tea on one of our favorite vendors that has been providing exceptional print services for designers for 70 years. Yep. You read that correctly - 70 years! Listen in as we chat with April and Shanna from Tog.Ink about the company’s origin story, what the huge facility in Minnesota looks like and how it operates, how their marketing initiatives have evolved, and so much more! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training
IT’S TIIIIIME! 🎉 Join us today for our 2022 year in review! Last year was of huge and delightful changes. Precious Mia made her debut a bit early in January and Cami started the new year with a crash course in soaking up baby snuggles while also running a brick-and-mortar. Elisabeth said goodbye to wedding invitations and explored new revenue streams. Talk about a transitional season for the Biz Birthday Bash gals! In this episode, they’re giving you a real and raw update, and chatting about everything from the highs and lows of 2022 to the actual numbers such as revenue and expenses. This is a comprehensive overview of what a year full of massive change looks like for a creative business!
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Here’s the deal: there’s more to product creation than you probably think there is! That’s why today Cami and Elisabeth are pulling back the curtain and chatting about all of the details that go into developing a stellar original product. Listen in as they talk about how you can leverage the A-Z directory as a starting point to make the product development process easier for yourself. Plus, catch their tough love tips that will help you run with those resources, get creative, and confidently make decisions in your creative biz! P.S. Keep an eye out for our 2022 Year in review episode dropping next week! In this episode, Cami and Elisabeth will be sharing everything from their income reports to the biggest lessons they learned and the moments they celebrated most! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast Grab your FREE Training -- 4 Essentials You Need to Turn Your Biz into a Profit Party: https://bizbirthdaybash.com/free-training
If you’re anything like us, new years resolutions aren’t your jam because well, there’s nothing more deflating than spending hours mapping out lofty goals, only to drop the ball by January 31st. And while it’s easy to shy away from goal-setting completely to avoid disappointing yourself, that’s not our game plan either. Today, we’re inviting you to sit down with us for a realistic goal-setting sesh. Listen in as we not only answer questions about what we enjoyed most in 2022 and what we want more of in 2023 (in true Q & Cake fashion!) but also hear our best tips for setting goals in a way that works for your personality and the season of life you’re in. If you want to take things a step further and map out your ideal daily schedule for 2023, check out our previous episode Do Your Run Your Day, or Does Your Day Run You? Here → https://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast/run-your-day Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
Are you dreaming of opening your own retail shop in 2023? Maybe you love the idea of interacting with customers face-to-face and building real relationships in your community. But still, there’s one thing that’s holding you back - the fear that you’ll pour your heart into opening a shop that ultimately collects dust. But we don’t want fear to keep you from taking the leap! The truth is that there are several strategies you can employ to get ready-buy-customers into your shop consistently. Listen in to today’s episode as Cami spills all of the beans on the most successful marketing strategies she’s used for her retail location. Plus, catch her and Elisabeth’s brainstorming sesh that’ll have you walking away with pages full of notes that will equip you to create your own profitable retail marketing strategy. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
It’s not every day that you get to sit down with a brand strategist who spent years building multimillion-dollar brands in corporate AND who knows what it takes to build a successful small creative business firsthand, but today, we’re doing just that! Meet Cindy Chang of The Husting Heart. In this episode, Cindy is sharing her brand positioning secrets that will help you attract soulmate clients and customers while being your most authentic self. She’s covering everything from pivoting fluidly without confusing your audience and overhauling your existing brand to identifying your mission so that you can clearly express yourself in your marketing. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
CALLING ALL MAKERS - The new year is quickly approaching which means you’re probably cooking up fresh new product ideas as we speak. But before you put your ideas into motion, stop, drop and listen to this episode! We are sharing our trend predictions for 2023. We’re talking about everything from hot color pallets and design trends for weddings, interiors, and beyond to which product styles are likely to explode on Etsy. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
Thinking about starting a surface pattern design business? If so, you’re in for a treat with today’s episode! We’re sitting down with Colleen Underwood. Colleen is a surface pattern designer, mom of 4, and heartfelt coach for creatives. Listen in as she shares the three key pillars of starting a successful surface pattern design business. You’ll walk away from this episode with the insight and inspiration you need to beat imposter syndrome, start designing (even if you’re a beginner!), and most importantly start boldly and bravely putting your work out there for the world to see!
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Consider today’s episode your official permission slip to allow your creative business to grow and evolve! It’s totally possible to introduce new products and services to your audience WITHOUT confusing the heck out of them and while staying true to your brand. It just takes a bit of insight and intentionality. That’s why today we’re bringing Jessica Peddicord of Simply Jessica Marie on the show to share her brand evolution journey that spans over almost a decade. In this episode, you’ll hear about how she went from hand-painting everything she sold to scaling her artwork through printed products that are now available in over a hundred stores worldwide, including Europe. You’ll also gain insight into how she scaled even further by teaching others how to paint and grow their own shops!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about standing out in the creative industry, finding printers as a newbie stationer, getting your products in brick-and-mortar stores, and dealing with frustrated clients gracefully. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Let's clear the air: you don’t have to sink into hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt to expand your product line. You just need a smart strategy to help you take calculated risks that will help you maximize profitability as you grow. Today, Sarah Lewis of Slate and Brush is coming on the show to give us just that! Listen in as she shares exactly how she self-funded her way to selling thousands of products in person and online.
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It’s not every day you get to hear from a seasoned watercolor artist who has worked with big brands like Google, Nordstrom, and Givenchy. But, today, we get to do just that! We’re sitting down with our girl, Dianuh Aerin of Chasing Linen. In this episode, she’s talking about how she fearlessly followed her JOY and decided to reinvent her Instagram account by creating a more lifestyle-centric brand. Listen in as she reveals not only how this shift naturally magnetized brands to her but also how she actively pitched and landed creative partnerships she'd been dreaming about for years!
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Big changes are coming for Biz Birthday Bash in 2023, and we couldn’t be more excited! In this episode, we’re giving you a rundown on what to expect on the podcast each week and inside of the A-Z directory in the new year. We’re also chatting about the evolution of our brand and how we’re planning to stick to our roots - creating a community for paper people AND making everything fun- as we adjust the way we show up and serve you.
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Meet Grace Manning of Grace Manning Art. Since taking her portrait business full-time in June of 2020, Grace has sold over 500 custom portraits, been featured in local newspapers and magazines, and is now working to create online courses for other aspiring portrait artists.
In today’s episode, she’s pulling back the curtain on her genius customer booking process where she manages client expectations and approves inspiration photos BEFORE they even press ‘add to cart.’ She’s also pulling back the curtain on her most successful marketing initiatives and revealing the biggest mindset shifts she had to make to truly ditch the side-hustle mentality and explode her portrait business!
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Whether you’re gearing up for a big move or planning to expand your family or anything in between, it’s inevitable: your business will shift and change as your life evolves. So, the question is, how can you adjust the way that you show up for your business so that it’s sustainable in your current season of life? Today, we’re bringing on Marti Harris of M. Harris Design to tackle this question.
Listen in as she chats about how she managed to give herself grace when she realized moving was taking more of a toll on her energy and business than she originally expected. Plus, hear about how she found her unique stationery style and what it was like for her to transition her business from side hustle to full-time.
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If you’ve been thinking about stepping into custom wedding stationery, now is the time! After taking quite a dip in 2020, weddings are coming back in full force for 2022. Since Cami and I have both phased wedding invitations out of our businesses, we thought it’d be great to bring in a fresh perspective! Meet Jessica Taylor of Thebridge & Taylor. After 4 years of selling on Etsy, Jessica decided to leave retail behind to pursue wedding invitations. In this episode, she’s explaining why she made the switch and how focusing on wedding invitations has afforded her more freedom for travel. Plus, she’s chatting about the pros and cons of both business avenues.
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Today, we’re sitting down for a rapid-fire Q&A sesh featuring Mikyla Marie Manu of Ink and Press Co. Mikyla’s work has been featured on Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Style Me Pretty, published in The Knot, Adorn Magazine, and more. Mikyla is such a seasoned stationer, so bringing her on the show to answer your burning questions was a no-brainer. Listen in for the skinny on how she mastered in-house foil and letterpress, why she decided to create semi-custom suites and the behind-the-scenes details that went into bringing them to life, her best tips for new stationers, and so much more!
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Are you prepared to grow your creative product-based business beyond your wildest dreams? If you answered yes, my guess is that you’ve been thinking about growing a team, expanding your inventory, and maybe even getting a warehouse. If so, you’re in luck with today’s episode! Listen in as Katie Guiliano of Hosanna Revival reveals how she grew her business all the way from dorm to warehouse. She’s chatting about everything from the logistics of shipping a thousand orders per week to stepping into the uncharted territory that is hiring and managing over a dozen team members!
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Are you prepared to grow your creative product-based business beyond your wildest dreams? If you answered yes, my guess is that you’ve been thinking about growing a team, expanding your inventory, and maybe even getting a warehouse. If so, you’re in luck with today’s episode! Listen in as Katie Guiliano of Hosanna Revival reveals how she grew her business all the way from dorm to warehouse. She’s chatting about everything from the logistics of shipping a thousand orders per week to stepping into the uncharted territory that is hiring and managing over a dozen team members!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about the first steps you should take when starting your calligraphy business, mastering networking and marketing, and when to take the leap from side-hustler to full-time creative entrepreneur. They’re also chatting about envelope art and how to incorporate fun techniques into your stationery while making sure it still meets USPS guidelines. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about the first steps you should take when starting your calligraphy business, mastering networking and marketing, and when to take the leap from side-hustler to full-time creative entrepreneur. They’re also chatting about envelope art and how to incorporate fun techniques into your stationery while making sure it still meets USPS guidelines. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
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Can you build a thriving creative business without spending countless hours each day on social media? Can you step away from social media for a few days, weeks, or even months without throwing all the momentum you’ve worked so hard to build in your biz down the drain? The answer is yes, and today we’re breaking down how! Listen in for practical tips on how to unplug from social media so you can proactively protect your energy and avoid burnout down the road.
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Can you build a thriving creative business without spending countless hours each day on social media? Can you step away from social media for a few days, weeks, or even months without throwing all the momentum you’ve worked so hard to build in your biz down the drain? The answer is yes, and today we’re breaking down how! Listen in for practical tips on how to unplug from social media so you can proactively protect your energy and avoid burnout down the road.
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When it comes to making the most of your work-from-home experience, routines are king. But what happens when your routine is based around what you feel like you should be doing and not what will truly make your life easier or touch on your personal core values? Well, you probably guessed it, less than stellar productivity levels and a lackluster sense of overall fulfillment. If you know your routine needs a refresh, you’re in luck with today’s episode! We’re bringing Kendra Adachi, host of The Lazy Genius Podcast on the show to break down how to create a work-from-home routine centered around what matters most to YOU - and not the uber-productive highlight reels you might see your competitors posting on social media ;).
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When it comes to making the most of your work-from-home experience, routines are king. But what happens when your routine is based around what you feel like you should be doing and not what will truly make your life easier or touch on your personal core values? Well, you probably guessed it, less than stellar productivity levels and a lackluster sense of overall fulfillment. If you know your routine needs a refresh, you’re in luck with today’s episode! We’re bringing Kendra Adachi, host of The Lazy Genius Podcast on the show to break down how to create a work-from-home routine centered around what matters most to YOU - and not the uber-productive highlight reels you might see your competitors posting on social media ;).
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This summer Cami and Elisabeth are swapping their microphones for poolside margaritas and taking a short break from the pod. And of course, they couldn’t leave you guys hanging! That’s why today they're bringing you a sizzling life update and chatting about everything from Cami’s day-to-day as a mom and business owner to Elisabeth’s new business intentions and how she keeps her hobbies separate from her biz!
Sending y'all lots of love and REST this summer as we take a break! Now, can you pass the floaties? Baby Mia is ready to take a dip!
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Considering building a team for your creative business? Wondering how you can show up as the best leader and create a positive environment for your team once it’s established? If so, this episode is for you! Today we’re bringing Randi Smith, founder and lead designer at Sugar Euphoria on the show to chat all things related to team building and leadership. Listen in as she shares her best tips for deciding when to make your first hire and what tasks to outsource first. Plus, hear about how she’s remedied conflict in the workplace and intentionally cultivated a positive team environment along the way!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about getting started in your stationery business without testimonials, structuring sales calls, and how to incorporate educational content into your brand strategy without confusing your current audience. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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One of the most common questions we get is “How do I prepare for a craft fair?” That’s why today we’re bringing you a comprehensive guide for gearing up for a successful craft fair. We’re covering everything from the early prep work like deciding how much inventory to bring along to how to nail your presentation so your booth turns heads. We’re also dishing out our best tips for bolstering your success during the event. We’re covering things like how to mingle and create a welcoming environment that drives sales, how to encourage new customers to drop their email addresses so you can stay in touch, and so much more!
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It’s no secret that Pinterest is a powerful platform, especially for wedding professionals. If leveraged properly, it can bring you lots of inquiries without requiring you to spend hours upon hours engaging on the platform (move over Instagram!). But we get it - creating a Pinterest strategy from scratch OR cleaning up your current lackluster strategy can be daunting. That’s why today, we’re bringing Julianne Smith of The Garter Girl on the show to break down how you can optimize your account and create a Pinterest marketing strategy that serves your creative business.
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Are you ready to get started with art licensing? If so, you’re in luck with today’s episode. Listen in as Cami shares what she’s learned from licensing artwork to companies like Papyrus. Be sure to grab your notebook because not only is she breaking down common licensing terms you should know before getting started but she’s also digging into the nitty gritty details that go into pricing and entering contracts for these kinds of gigs! Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
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Today we're sitting down with watercolor artist, textile designer, (3x) published author, self-proclaimed color theory expert & creative entrepreneur, Jenna Rainey. Jenna’s career began in 2012 with designing custom stationery and calligraphy jobs for weddings, but now she can be found teaching watercolor on her YouTube channel, recording lessons in her online courses for business owners and working on her next product collaboration. Jenna’s work has been featured in Forbes, Martha Stewart Weddings, Buzzfeed, Brit + Co, Better Homes and Gardens and more! In this episode, she’s discussing the evolution of her business and dishing out her best tips and resources for fellow creatives. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
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Join us for today’s Q & Cake as we have a special sit-down with Cami who just welcomed her beautiful new edition, Mia, into the world! In this episode, Cami is answering all of your burning questions and sharing everything from Mia’s birth story, (which included quite a few last-minute twists and turns!) to the most wonderful and most challenging aspects of her transition into motherhood.
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If you’ve been around for a while, you know that Elisabeth has been embracing a massive change in her biz - transitioning away from wedding invitations. In this episode, she’s revealing what prompted the big shift, the hard questions she had to ask herself to make such a big decision, and what’s on the horizon for her. Holly is also revealing what’s in store for her next chapter as she considers stepping away from custom wedding invitations and instead focusing more on the product side of her business.
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If you’re thinking about creating your own online course or program, you’re in for a treat with this episode! Today, we’re sitting down with Fabiana Claure to chat about the essentials of putting together a profitable online program. Fabiana is the founder of The Musician’s Profit Umbrella® where she helps musicians unify their skills to create rapid financial expansion and purposefully design their lives in alignment with their values and lifestyle goals.
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Are you stumped when it comes to writing copy for your business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, some of the most common questions we get from fellow stationers and creatives are, “How do I write my social media posts in a way that attracts the RIGHT leads who are ready to work with me?” and “How do I write attention-grabbing website copy that encourages visitors to inquire?” That’s why today we’re tackling these questions and covering the basics of writing compelling copy.
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Looking to grow your Etsy shop? If so, this episode is for you! Meet Carley Zuercher. Carley is a top 1% Etsy seller, educator, certified Magnetic Coach®, and the creator and CEO of Canapy. She helps Etsy sellers make more money and sales without selling to their friends and family. In this episode, she’s discussing her journey to developing her new app, Canopy, which is a platform for Etsy sellers and creatives selling custom products to help organize their orders, save time, and streamline the back end of their business. Carley is also revealing the mindset shifts she’s made to prepare to scale to 7-figures in 2022.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Holly discuss several questions from listeners about choosing client gifts, creating refund policies for commissioned work, and the ethics and pricing strategy behind liscensing custom work. They’re also chatting about envelope art and how to incorporate fun techniques into your stationery while making sure it still meets USPS guidelines. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Wondering if you should allow your clients the option to add a tip to their payments? If so, you’re in luck with today’s episode! Elisabeth and Holly are weighing in on this topic, specifically for service providers who use Dubsado or Honeybook which both have gratuity features. They’re diving into tipping “best practices” that they’ve observed in the wedding industry. Plus, they’re unpacking their preferences for gratuity options as consumers in various industries.
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Have you been dreaming of creating a children’s book? If so, you’re in for a treat with today’s episode! Jena Holiday, creator and owner of Spoonful of Faith illustration and design studio is coming on the show today to give us a behind-the-scenes look at what went into publishing her debut author-illustrated book, A Spoonful of Faith, which releases with HarperCollins in Winter 2022. Let's be friends! Find us on Instagram http://instagram.com/bizbirthdaybash @bizbirthdaybash. For all show notes please visit http://www.bizbirthdaybash.com/podcast
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Wondering what you need to know before you start your wholesale business? We’ve got you covered! Today, Holly is uncovering 9 things she wishes she’d known before she dove into wholesale. This episode is basically a wholesale crash course where you’ll learn things like the basics of developing a cohesive product line, where to sell your products, and how to determine your pricing and profit margins.
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Meet Brittany Fuisz, Founder & CEO of Malibu Mylk. While searching for an allergen-free milk alternative that would support fertility and her health, the idea hit her: “What if I make milk from flaxseed?” Malibu Mylk was born! In this episode, Brittany is diving into not only the health benefits of flax milk but also the science behind how sustainable it is compared to other milk alternatives on the market. Plus, she’s uncovering the strategies that have helped her to increase brand awareness and land in big retailers like whole foods!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Holly tackle several questions from listeners surrounding things like how to pay yourself as an entrepreneur, how to network with wedding planners to generate referrals as a stationer, how to encourage customers to leave public reviews and more! These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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The transition to motherhood – It’s one of the most magical and beautiful journies that life has to offer. It’s also one of the scariest journies to prepare for, especially for small business owners because there are just so many unknowns. And if you’re an expecting mom and entrepreneur, you’re probably asking things like, “How much money should I be saving to prepare for maternity leave?” or “Realistically, how much will I be able to work when my baby comes, and should I consider hiring support in my business?” That’s why today we’re bringing Brittany DeSantis, the watercolour artist, calligrapher, and instructor behind Peak Paper Co. on the show to share her strategies for preparing her business to continue generating revenue while also supporting her needs and goals in her new chapter of life, fas she welcomed her precious baby daughter, Francesca into the world!
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When it comes to navigating sticky client situations one thing’s for sure, we’ve all been there! And living by the old cliche “the customer is always right” sounds great until you find yourself losing sleep and sanity after being inundated by endless customer requests – we may or may not be speaking from firsthand experience here ;). So, the question is how do we set clear expectations right at the start of a project. AND how do we learn to say “no” when necessary without making ourselves feel guilty or wrong for it? Listen in as Holly and I not only tackle these questions but also share our personal experiences with “nightmare” clients and what we learned from each debacle. You’ll walk away from this episode feeling empowered and ready to take the reigns with your clients so that you can build a sustainable creative business that gives you the freedom you deserve to have as an entrepreneur.
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Is it possible to create an epic client experience without completely sabotaging your bottom line and your sanity? The short answer is YES. And today’s guest, Lindsey Williams of Hoopla House Creative is living proof that it’s possible to achieve massive success while leading with a ‘people over profit’ mentality in your business. By delivering out-of-this-world customer service, Lindsay has grown her wedding stationery company, from $30k to $300k in yearly revenue in just 5 years. In this episode, she is pulling back the curtain and explaining how she did that!
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Drum roll please…today, Holly Goodman of Sablewood Paper Co. is joining me (Elisabeth) for Q & Cake! Holly has so kindly agreed to step in to co-host while Cami is on maternity leave, spending time with her adorable new edition! In this episode, Holly and I are tackling several questions from listeners regarding influencer marketing, wholesale pricing, rush fees, and our favorite educational resources for creatives. Plus, we’re digging into the mindset side of things and sharing our best tips for navigating tough seasons in life and business.
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The number one problem creatives have with following up? We think that silence = rejection. (Or maybe we just don’t want to be annoying!) In this episode, we're shifting the mindset of creatives, so you can email with confidence and get. that. sale! We also share our own follow-up strategies, what to say and when to say to, and why just "showing up" can bring in extra dollars to your business.
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Luxury - It’s a word that people tend to either love or hate. For some, the task of cultivating a brand that has a luxury feel while staying authentic and personal may feel impossible. But today’s guest, Bron Hansboro of The Flower Guy Bron is here to de-bunk that common misconception! Listen in as Bron dishes out his best tips for defining what luxury means to you and infusing it into your brand. Plus, hear about the meaning behind the motto that guides his brand: “We don’t sell flowers, we sell experiences”!
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In this episode, we're taking a peek back at our entire 2021 – both the good and bad – for a little introspective business review. From month-to-month projects and tasks to actual numbers and percentages, this is a comprehensive overview of what a year full of pivots looks like for a creative biz!
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Are you struggling to find your own unique calligraphy style? If you answered yes, you’re not alone! As with anything, as you start learning new calligraphy techniques and defining your style, there’s a chance your calligraphy will look like someone else’s (especially if you learned from the same person or learned a specific “hand”). So, the question is this: How can we discern when we’re being true to ourselves and actually cultivating our own style? That’s exactly what our guest, Dyonna of Availa and Co. is coming on the show to answer today! Listen in as she uncovers how she learned new techniques while also adding her own flair and cultivating her own standout calligraphy style!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about gracefully turning down inquiries for projects that you do not want to take on, the logistical aspects of hiring a virtual assistant, finding wholesalers, and the importance of branded product packaging. Plus, they’re digging into some fun questions about their favorite foods and food-related memories! These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Good news friends - Cami’s Sip & Shop event off without a hitch! Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at what went into planning this event and how it helped her to offset some overhead costs and really create buzz and excitement as she opened the doors to her brick and mortar store. Plus, come laugh with us as we chat about how I (Elisabeth) popped in for a surprise visit to cheer Cami on during the event!
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Are you curious about what it actually takes to get published on a wedding blog? If so, you’re in for a treat with today’s episode!
Meet Meghan Ely. Meghan is the owner of OFD Consulting where she combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of public relations to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights.
Meghan is a long-time industry speaker and writer, she is a WeddingPro educator with The Knot + WeddingWire, as well as a regular contributor to a variety of industry publications. Meghan represents clients globally and has earned them coverage with the New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Forbes, Good Morning America, and Brides.com, among other outlets.
Listen in as Meghan uncovers everything from the content wedding blogs are looking for to how to craft a compelling pitch that will get you published. Plus, hear her take on the current trends and hot trends to be on the lookout for in the wedding industry.
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Getting featured on Etsy - It’s what every Etsy shop owner’s dreams are made of, right?! But what happens after you open that email, see your shop featured, and do your happy dance? Well, if you guessed major growth and a little bit of chaos, you’re right on the money! Want to learn more about the aftermath of an Etsy product feature? Listen in today as our guest, Samantha Belsey of Samantha Ann & Co. dishes out the deets on her Etsy feature experience. She’s discussing everything from how she got the feature to the impact it had on her shop long-term!
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Today, we’re bringing on our friend Karla Lim of Written Word Calligraphy. Karla is a calligraphy educator + wedding invitation designer + calligraphy product creator based in Vancouver, Canada. In the realm of invitations, she's known for creating bespoke, minimal, and cohesive suites that feature her modern calligraphy style and illustration, that blend in the love story and style of the couple. She has been published in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, People Magazine, and so much more. Listen in as Karla pulls back the curtain and chats about what it’s like to juggle multiple offerings and to balance motherhood and business. Plus, hear about the systems she uses and how she leverages her team!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami are answering several listener questions discussing their best advice for those shifting away from the wedding industry and for niching down. They’re also announcing the Black Friday & Small Biz Saturday Specials coming up for Biz Birthday Bash! And make sure you stick around until the end of this episode because it’s not all biz strategy. Elisabeth and Cami are answering a FUN question and revealing their go-to podcasts, everything from true crime to homesteading (no boring recc’s here!)
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Today, we’re addressing one of your most burning questions: Do we print things “in-house”? And if you’re not familiar with the stationery world and common printing options, we’ve got you covered with this episode. Listen in as we break down what printing “in-house” even means and what the process typically looks like. We’re covering everything from different kinds of printers you can purchase to the types of projects/products that typically work well when you’re printing “in-house.”
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Have you ever thought about organizing a Kickstarter campaign? If so, today’s episode is for you! Meet our friend, Holly Goodman. Holly is the owner and designer of Sablewood Paper Company, which is a multi-award-winning custom wedding invitation design studio as well as a stationery and gift shop. In the last 2 years, Holly has developed a retail and wholesale addition to Sablewood, focusing on what she calls “gifts with meaning” (aka, gifting for special occasions). Her products have been sold worldwide and are carried in shops across the USA, with some of her favorite products being giftable items like keychains and enamel pins. In this episode, Holly is pulling back the curtain and chatting about her experience with getting her first Kickstarter campaign up-and-running and fully funded!
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Do you LOVE creating artwork for wedding invitations but LOATHE the back-and-forth that comes along with working directly with clients? If so, today’s episode is for you! Cami and Elisabeth are uncovering what it looks like to collaborate with fellow stationers so that you can just get creative and skip all of the headache that comes along with being in charge of the design element of creating an entire wedding invitation suite. Listen in as they talk about everything from finding collaboration opportunities to pricing and contracts for these kinds of gigs!
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Have you thought about using TikTok to market your creative biz? If not, you’ll definitely be considering it after hearing from our gal, Maddie Miller of Tailgate Pups. After a very short month on Tiktok Maddie’s Tailgate Pups T-Shirts went viral and changed her life forever, allowing her to quit teaching to work full-time in her business. Listen in as she pulls back the curtain on her TikTok strategy and debunks some common TikTok myths that keep people from leveraging this platform that has the potential to change the game for their business!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about standing out in the creative industry, finding printers as a newbie stationer, getting your products in brick-and-mortar stores, and dealing with frustrated clients gracefully. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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So, you want to take beautiful product photos without breaking the bank? If so, you’re in luck with today’s episode! Elisabeth and Cami are sharing their best DIY product photography tips. Listen in as they chat about everything from how to get the perfect lighting to where they find their favorite budget-friendly styling mats and props.
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Wedding stationers! Are you leery of selling on Etsy? Confused about how you can leverage the platform to sell custom invitations? If you answered yes, this episode is for you! We’re bringing in Valerie Freeman of Betty Lu Paperie to help you crush those Etsy scaries. She started Betty Lu Paperie on Etsy in 2013, became a six-figure seller by 2016, and has generated almost $800,000 in all-time sales on Etsy alone. Listen in as she shares her wisdom and provides an inside look at her six-figure Etsy strategies and the back-end of her biz!
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Here’s the deal: there’s more to product creation than you probably think there is! That’s why today Cami and Elisabeth are pulling back the curtain and chatting about all of the details that go into developing a stellar original product. Listen in as they talk about how you can leverage the A-Z directory as a starting point to make the product development process easier for yourself. Plus, catch their tough love tips that will help you run with those resources, get creative, and confidently make decisions in your creative biz!
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It’s time to get your legal and tax sht legit once and for all! That’s why today we’re bringing in our friend Braden Drake who is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is your gay best friend here to help you get your legal and tax sht legit. Braden works primarily with service-based, creative small business owners through his courses where he educates on contracts, business entities, cash flow, systems, and taxes. Listen in as uncovers the number one thing people tend to overlook when starting their own business. Plus, learn about the difference between a single-member LLC and a sole prop, bookkeeping best practices, and more!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about creating a portfolio to share on social media, licensing artwork and marketing it to fellow stationers, and networking locally. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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What happens when you go viral? Well, Elisabeth had an Instagram post hit the jackpot, and received 3,700 likes and 212 comments within 3 days (INSANE!). Today she’s chatting about this exciting and overwhelming experience and how she responded to all the feedback she received. Plus, Cami and Elisabeth are digging deep into the new phenomenon known as the wedding boom. Listen in as they uncover what the heck it even is and how you can set yourself up for success as the wedding industry begins to explode - like Elisabeth’s post! ;)
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Picture this: You walk away from your creative biz (that you poured your blood sweat and tears into for years) and you move to a new country and start a new business from scratch. Oh, and in the process, you get married. Sounds like a lot, amirite? Well, our gal Andrea Alvarez Reno tackled all of that like a boss! She’s coming on the show today to share about her journey to opening " Andrea Reno Calligraphy & Cakes" where she serves the Wedding and Event Industry with confections and calligraphed paper goods. Plus, she’s chatting about her newest adventure: opening a pizza and pastry cafe in downtown Chicago, along with her husband, where she will be selling custom confections.
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In today's episode, we’re dishing out our best tips on how you can turn your shop into a winter wonderland. We’re covering everything from festive visuals and assets to nailing your policies and shipping deadlines. The key here is to plan ahead, so grab a cup of cocoa, and make your list (and check it twice! ;)
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Have you ever thought about selling your biz? If so, you’re in for a treat with today’s episode, Meet our guest Chelsea Clarke. Chelsea is a business strategist, investor, business broker and the founder of entrepreneurship blog, podcast and school HerPaperRoute™. Her specialties are blog monetization and website investing. Chelsea developed the Paper Route Profit Model™ a system for monetizing and scaling content, which she teaches at HerPaperRoute Academy. Listen in as she opens up about her journey to launching the Blogs For Sale brokerage, where she helps investors and content creators buy and sell niche online businesses, blogs and media properties. Plus, catch her best tips for preparing to sell your business.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about their Instagram target audiences and strategies, how they pay themselves, how they repurpose old design elements and their workflows for custom projects. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Curious to learn how to get featured in stationery trends or other paper goods magazines? If you answered yes, you’re in luck! Today, Cami is chatting about her recent features in Stationery Trends, Southern Living, and Hooray Magazine. Listen in to hear about how she did it. After listening, you’ll walk away from this episode ready to craft a stellar pitch that stands out and gets you featured!
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If you’ve been in the business world for a minute, you’ve heard this dreaded statement before ....” You must have an email list or you’re an idiot sandwich!” Okay, so hopefully nobody actually called you an idiot sandwich, but my guess is you've probably heard a ton of conversations about why it’s so important to build a mailing list. But, how often do you hear people talking about HOW to actually go about building and nurturing an email list? Well, probably not often enough. That’s why today, we’re bringing our gal, Kate Doster, host of the “Inbox Besties” Podcast and the creator of the Love Your List 2.0 email marketing mega course on the show to give us an email marketing crash course! Listen in as she uncovers the 'must-have' emails for a fun and profitable email marketing plan.
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If you’re thinking about getting started with wholesale you might be asking, “How do I know which wholesale platform will work best for my biz?” or “What are the pros and cons of selling on a platform vs selling on my own shop?” That’s why today, we’re giving you the rundown on what you need to consider when it comes to choosing a wholesale platform. Listen in as we cover the various payment structures, terms of use, etc. Plus, learn how to cultivate stellar buyer relationships and get a behind-the-scenes look at Cami’s wholesale plan of action!
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We get it - building a team can be scary. If you’re looking to expand your creative biz you might be asking questions like, “Where can I find my soulmate business partner (and bestie!)?” or “How can I find and vet team members?” That's why today, we’re bringing in our girl Gennie Livingston of Eco Collective to chat all things team building. Listen in as she gets real about the challenges she faced when expanding her team and hear about how she worked through the kinks. Plus, find out what it means to live sustainably and learn why Gennie is so passionate about it!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about recording behind-the-scenes videos to showcase your creative process, outsourcing admin tasks to an assistant, and collecting reviews from wedding invitation clients. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Nothing says party time like a good ole' rapid-fire Q&A session! Listen in as Cami & Elisabeth go off the cuff in this episode and answer both life and biz-related questions. They're dishing out the details on fun things like their all-time favorite vacations, favorite shows, previous jobs, and more!
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run a creative business across the pond? If so, you’re in for a treat with this episode! Today’s guest, Hannah Wilkinson is a Graphic Designer (BA Hons) nestled in between Manchester and Liverpool, England. She has been creating modern and romantic luxury wedding stationery for nearly 5 years. Listen in as she sheds light on some of the differences she’s noticed over the years between the logistics of running a creative biz in the United States versus the United Kingdom.
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Are you gearing up for a product launch? If so, this episode is for you! Listen in as Cami uncovers the tactics that she used to double her launch day sales over Christmas and sell out her Star-Spangled Summer Collection. Not only is she chatting about the launch strategies that have worked really well for her but she’s also getting real about some of the lessons she learned and launch mistakes she’s made in the past. Grab a notebook for this one— you're going to need it!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about taking stellar product photos, building the confidence to get visible and show up on Instagram stories, and weighing the pros and cons between offering fully custom wedding stationery vs. offering digital downloads on Etsy. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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We're bringing in Kaylie of Mulberry Market Designs to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how she scaled her wood sign business. She’s sharing her best tips for staying organized when running custom orders through Etsy. And yep, we ask her some tough questions about mistakes she has made and learning lessons she gained along the way. Listen in as she opens up about how she handled a tricky shipping situation. Plus, catch the lessons she’s learned about managing burnout!
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Revenue. Profit Margins. Cash flow. What does it all mean?! If your head spins when you see these terms, you’re not alone. But understanding the numbers in your biz is a must if you want to make reasonable predictions and set clear goals. That’s why today we’re breaking down all of the financial mumbo jumbo that you need to know to create a solid financial plan for your biz.
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Let’s get your business streamlined once and for all! Today, we're bringing in Nikisha Hidalgo to spill the deets on how she has implemented systems in her two thriving Stationery Design companies over the years. Listen in to learn how she incorporates systems that keep client communication super simple. Plus, hear about how she keeps her mindset in check so that managing her creative team is a breeze.
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The #oneadayinmay challenge is officially here! And do we want you to join in? DOES A ONE-LEGGED DUCK SWIM IN CIRCLES?! (That’s a HECK YES for you city folk out there.) So let’s do this thing together! Listen in to hear about how #oneadayinmay exploded the product side of Cami’s biz. Plus, catch all of the challenge deets and ideas that will help get you started.
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Sure, calligraphy and weddings go together like Pb&J. But don’t be mistaken, there are SO many opportunities out there for calligraphers that don’t involve working in the wedding industry. Today, we brought on Shinah Chang of Crooked Calligraphy to share about why she chose not to focus on working in the wedding industry. Listen in as she dishes out her best tips for finding your calligraphy niche, creative passion, and ideal customer. Plus, catch the marketing and Instagram growth strategies that have contributed to her success. Grab a notebook — you're going to need it!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about adding high-end products to your shop, deciding when it’s necessary to use a contract, best practices for following up on a proposal and getting started with affiliate links. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
You’ll want to stick around for this one because not only are Elisabeth and Cami diving into your burning biz-related questions but they are also dishing out their funniest stories and memories together. Buckle up because this is a fun one, y’all!
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Louder for the people in the back: there’s no such thing as a 100% original idea! If you’ve ever been afraid to share your work because ‘someone else did it first’ this episode is for you. Today, we’re chatting about what we like to call coincidental creativity which is when two people come up with a similar idea at once. After listening, you’ll walk away with clarity, understanding the difference between copying and coincidental creativity.
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Let's clear the air: you don’t have to go full-time in your creative biz to be considered a “real entrepreneur.” Today, our gal Brittany of Brittany Ivey Designs is coming on the show to give you your official permission slip to work your side-hustle long-term (if that’s what lights you up!). Listen in to hear about how she unapologetically embraces her own definition of success. Plus, catch her best tips for balancing a day job alongside a creative business!
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Today, we're pulling back the curtain and giving you an inside look at our wedding invitation workflows. From our onboarding and design processes to production and mailing, this is a comprehensive overview of our unique approaches. Most importantly, in this episode, you won’t be getting cookie-cutter insight. We’re diving deep into WHY we do things the way we do and why our processes differ slightly so you’re sure to walk away with tips and tricks that will allow you to customize your wedding invitation workflow to fit you and your biz.
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Looking for a way to get your customers engaged and excited each time you introduce a new product? If you answered yes, this episode is for you! Today, Miranda Gaither of Chalk Designs by Me is joining us to pull back the curtain and reveal how she uses the product drop method in her biz. Listen in as she opens up about the challenging sides of this strategy and how she navigates common mindset roadblocks like people-pleasing. Plus, hear about the tactical side of her social media strategy and how she keeps her audience pumped for each new drop!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about marketing on Instagram without burning out or feeling slimy, selecting hashtags to expand your reach on Instagram, navigating sales tax for stationery businesses, and forming a solid business partnership. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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If you just introduced a product line to your biz you’re probably asking, “How in the heck do I manage inventory?!” If this sounds like you, we’ve got you covered. Today, we're chatting about how you can utilize inventory management software and SKUs to keep things super organized. Plus, we’re sharing our best tips for determining how much stock you should keep on hand. If you’re looking to avoid headache as your product shop grows and your inventory increases you don’t want to miss this episode!
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Unpopular opinion: You don’t have to have a competitive mindset to run a successful creative biz. In fact, we believe that your “competitors” can be your biggest asset in business. That’s why today we’re bringing Kelsey Kelley of K.Kelley Designs on the show to chat about how valuing community over competition propelled her forward in her stationery business. Kelsey’s abundance mindset is contagious and after listening, there’s no doubt away feeling grounded and assured that there is room for everyone at the table.
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Let's talk about Etsy ads, baby! In this episode, we’re giving you an Etsy ads crash course. Listen in as we uncover when it’s the right time to get started with ads, what a reasonable starting ad-spend budget might look like, and how to determine if your ad strategy is working. And if you’re intimidated by ad-related jargon, don’t worry, we’re also covering common terms and metrics that you need to know!
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Do you avoid looking at the numbers in your biz? If so, today’s episode is for you! Listen in as we chat with Danielle Hayden of Kickstart accounting about how a healthy money mindset is the lifeblood of your business. Plus, don’t miss all of the bookkeeping tips that Danielle is sharing in this episode. She’s covering everything from how often you should be reviewing your numbers to managing the IRS heebie-jeebies.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about getting started in your stationery business without testimonials, structuring sales calls, and how to incorporate educational content into your brand strategy without confusing your current audience. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Let's kickstart this episode by saying: PAPER MAKING AIN’T NO JOKE, Y’ALL. Today, Sakshi Karambelkar of Inquisited is coming on the show to share her wisdom on paper making. She’s chatting about everything from pricing and how much time it takes to make a batch of paper to how she investigated and perfected the craft.
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After closing all the tabs and stepping away from work each day, do you find yourself feeling unaccomplished yep SO exhausted? If so, you’re not alone. As entrepreneurs, we wear SO many hats, and It’s easy to become distracted by the endless fires we need to put out. Before you know it, you’re approaching burnout and wondering how you’ll ever take control of your day. That’s why today we’re sharing our 3 best tips for running your day with intention.
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It’s inevitable. At some point or another, we all have to step away from our businesses. And as a creative solopreneur, you might be wondering, “What will happen to my biz if I have to take an extended break like a maternity leave?” If this sounds like you, you’re in luck because Loren Chesnut of Captivating Calligraphy is coming on the show today to give us all the deets on how she prepped for maternity leave and navigated the transition to mom-boss life.
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In this episode, we're taking a peek back at our entire 2020 – both the good and bad – for a little introspective business review. From our month-to-month projects and tasks to actual numbers and percentages, this is a comprehensive overview of what a year full of pivots looks like for a creative biz!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners regarding getting started with wholesale, making friends and finding mentors in the creative industry, standing firm in your pricing guilt-free, and much more! These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Let's get your inquiry strategy squared away once and for all! In this episode, we break down our inquiry processes, what works and what doesn’t work in an inquiry form, the dreaded "phone call dilemma" and how lead personalities should affect your next move. Plus, we unpack THE BIG EMAIL with every single point you'll need to serve up those fresh, hot leads and get 'em booked and in the door. Buckle up, y'all, this a good one!
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We’re making our lists, we’re checking them twice….Check out today’s episode to find out what’s on our office Christmas lists! We’re chatting about big-ticket items like the glowforge pro, smaller organizational goodies, and everything in between. So, listen in and get ready to click ‘add to cart.”
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If you're considering licensing your artwork, this episode is for you! Kelsey Mcnatt of Kelsey M Designs is coming on the show to share her experiences of collaborating with retailers. She’s giving us all the deets on how she finds and pitches to companies and what that collaborative process really looks like. Plus, Kelsey is getting real about the pros and cons of licensing and how she makes the best of every no she receives.
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Today, we’re bringing Sarah Baumann on the show to break down how to sell on Amazon as a creative business owner. She’s covering everything from the shipping process to SEO best practices. Hint: The SEO game on Amazon is a bit different from Etsy! So, grab your notebook and listen to get all of the tips you need to set up shop and start reaching new customers on Amazon!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about finding your unique art style so you can create a cohesive portfolio, streamlining your biz systems and preparing quotes, and creating and uploading custom artwork. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Today, we’re bringing Erin Sarpa on the show to share her wisdom on growing and scaling a stationery business. And you definitely don’t want to miss this episode because friends, Erin is the REAL deal. Around 15 years ago Erin and her business partner launched a licensed art division, becoming top sellers on TinyPrints.com and beating out Martha Stewart’s line on KodakGallery. The brand eventually graced fabric collections, dinnerware, school supplies and personal stationery at major national big box stores. Listen in to hear the big takeaways for growing your business and industry trend predictions straight from a fellow seasoned stationer who knows the industry like the back of her hand.
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It’s inevitable: at some point in your biz journey, you are going to make mistakes and walk away with some regrets. But that’s okay, we’re all human! Today, Cami and I are opening up about our biggest business regrets. Listen in to borrow our learning lessons so that you can grow your creative business faster, and avoid wasting your precious time and money!
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Picture this: You’re holding the key to your brand new “in person” stationary shop. You walk in and beautiful stationery that was hand selected by YOU lines the shelves. Does that sound like a dream come true? If you answered yes then you don’t want to miss today’s episode! Megan & Cedar of Paper Goat Post are coming on the show today to give you the inside scoop on what it looks like to open a brick and mortar stationery shop. They’re chatting about how they secured their location, developed their business plan and brand strategy, selected their inventory, and so much more!
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Stationers! Are you ready to up-level your client experience? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode! Today, Cami and I are giving you an inside look at how we use Dubsado to make our client experience absolutely seamless. Listen in as we talk you through our step-by-step process for setting up things like forms, workflows, and other CRM goodies that allow us to save time and build lasting relationships with our stationery clients.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about cost-effective ways to get started selling products, their take on pricing guides, what to expect when working with wedding planners, and more! These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Are you happy with your product packaging? Maybe you want to make it fancier but you’re unsure about whether it’s the right time in your biz to invest in elevated packaging. If this sounds like you then you’re in for a treat with today’s episode! We’re talking about the 3 layers of product packaging, the questions to ask to help you narrow down your packaging decisions, and what to consider about packaging as your business grows.
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A year and a half ago, Renee of My Girlfriend Renee didn’t even own a computer, now she’s running her biz entirely online and slaying Pinterest in the process. Listen in to hear about how she has incorporated Pinterest into her marketing strategy. Catch all of the tips that Renee shares on how you can set your Pinterest profile up for success, find the right keywords, and design pins that drive traffic and convert!
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After months of quarantine, most of us are feeling a little stir crazy. So naturally, everyone is pining after a cup of holiday cheer! With that being said, your customers might likely decide to start holiday shopping earlier than usual. And, of course, we want you to be ready when they are. That’s why in today’s episode, we’re dishing out our best tips on how you can turn your shop into a winter wonderland. We’re covering everything from festive visuals and assets to nailing your policies and shipping deadlines.
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Do you want a website that wows and converts? If so, you don’t want to miss today’s episode! Jordan Kentris is coming on the show to chat about the common website mistakes he sees creative business owners making. He’s talking about how you can make your website more user-friendly. Plus, he’s discussing e-commerce strategies that will turn your website into a lean, mean selling machine. You’ll want to grab your notebook for this one because Jordan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the creative industry, branding, and of course website optimization!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about navigating bookkeeping platforms like QuickBooks and GoDaddy. They’re dishing out their best tips on how you can manage feelings of self-consciousness and doubt surrounding your artwork. Plus, they’re sharing their thoughts on mastermind groups for entrepreneurs. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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And we're back! After an eventful yet restorative summer break, Cami and I are excited to be back with you guys on the podcast. Now, we know y'all might be curious about what we were up to during our small hiatus, so Today we're chatting about the changes that took place in our businesses. Plus, we're opening up about the personal highs and lows we experienced.
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Unsure about whether your business is truly in alignment with your purpose? If so, you're in for a treat today! Kristen Boss is coming on the show to unpack what it really means to bring purpose into your business so that you can succeed and find joy without burning out. Plus, she's diving into money mindset and explaining why financial goals are not enough to keep you moving forward in business for the long-haul.
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It’s officially hot girl summer, so listen in as we deliver a sizzling BBB Summer update. (NOBODY PANIC! We ain't going anywhere ;) Plus, we're going off this cuff in this episode and chatting about the #oneadayinmay product challenge and our recent escapades with a super cute stray kitten. (You know, the pressing matters.)
Sending y'all lots of love and REST this summer as we take a break! Now, can you pass the margaritas?
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Hey creative! How are you feeling lately? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and burnt out in your biz then today’s episode is for you. Melissa Lin is coming on the show to share her journey with burnout. She’s sharing her tips for avoiding burn out BEFORE it even sets in.
Now, you might be asking, “Is it always possible to avoid burnout as an entrepreneur?” Well, we can do our best to avoid it and recognize the warning signs but life happens! I’d dare to say that almost all entrepreneurs have struggled through a season of burnout at some point or another. That’s why in today’s episode we’re also chatting with Melissa about what to do when burn out has already set in. Listen in to learn more about how you can navigate biz burnout and balance your desire to hustle with your need to rest!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about deciding if you should hire a business coach and how much you should invest in your biz when starting out. They’re dishing out their best copywriting tips. Plus, they’re digging into questions about wedding invitations that involve: ensuring that guests receive their invitations via the USPS and offering a digital file service for clients who want to DIY the printing process. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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What does having a personality-based business ACTUALLY look like? We talk a lot about having a brand that’s shaped by your personality but the truth is: it can be seriously hard to understand what your personality or brand personality even is. Not to mention, how to incorporate your personality into your brand in a way that doesn’t feel forced. In today’s episode, we are sharing some key tips that can help you unlock this achievement!
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When is it time to say goodbye to old designs? Maybe you have this nagging feeling that some of your designs just don’t mesh well with your brand anymore, but You’re hesitant to cut them out of your line completely. We know that it can be difficult to part with old designs that might hold sentimental value because they represent where you started and how far you’ve come with your style, skill, etc. That’s why in today’s episode, we’re breaking this decision making process down into a few steps that include: What it looks like to take an inventory of your products, How to determine if something is profitable, and What to do before you officially give it the good ole’ AX.
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We're bringing in Catherine Hildner of Kitty Meow Boutique for insight on how to pivot and reach big goals in your business. Catherine is spilling the deets on how she has pivoted in her business over the years and how she managed to build a stand-out brand. And yep, we ask her some tough questions about mistakes she has made and learning lessons she gained along the way. She’s talking about how it took her quite some time to find her own unique design style. Listen in to learn more about how she found her style, developed a cohesive brand, and pivoted to crush her goals!
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Are you crazy busy in your biz, exhausted every day, and need some help with the burden of your daily to-do list? If so, It might be time for you to look into hiring an assistant, intern, or a virtual assistant (VA). In today’s episode, we’re chatting about our experience with outsourcing and things we considered before taking the leap. We’re covering everything from tasks you might want to outsource in your creative biz to finding a rockstar VA.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about how we decided to offer custom wedding stationary and how to determine if you should offer wedding invitation suites, handling sample requests from clients, requesting samples from suppliers, and navigating negative reviews. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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What do you need to consider BEFORE adding a new product/product category to your line? Sure, you’ve probably heard about all the perks that can come along with adding in new products like: gaining new customers, revitalizing old customers, and attracting wholesale buyers who are seeking variety. But before you decide to turn your big idea into a new product and jump into create mode it’s important to strategically vet your product idea. That’s why in today’s episode we are guiding you through a comprehensive 9 step process that will allow you to determine whether your new product is scalable, will align with your brand, and has the potential to yield decent profit margins.
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Have you ever catfished a fellow creative? In today’s episode, we’re covering this taboo topic and explaining why it’s not okay to pose as a potential client in order to get a behind-the-scenes look at another business owner’s pricing information or client processes. If you have done something like this in the past, rest assured that we are not here to judge. We all make mistakes, and We just want this episode to serve as a guide that helps you avoid putting yourself in sticky situations in the future. Plus, we want to point you in the direction where you can get the resources you need without being slimy or underhanded.
Listen in to learn more about catfishing as it pertains to the creative industry, how you can go about finding resources in a better way, and how you can spot the red flags and protect your business assets if you happen to be catfished in the future.
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Could taking a break from Instagram be a game-changer for your business? Sure, it might sound counterintuitive because we all know that showing up on social media consistently is essential in marketing any business. But what if we told you that you can market your business without spending hours upon hours on Instagram every single day? Elisabeth took a 3-month long break from Instagram -- sounds crazy, I know! But during this break, she actually managed to gain followers and maintain her social media presence all while increasing her creative flow. Listen in to learn about how an Instagram hiatus might do your creative business some good!
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How are you holding up amid this Coronavirus chaos? If you’re a small business owner and you’re struggling right now, know that you’re not alone. We’re all in this together and most of us are a bit shaken up by the current happenings in the world around us. If you’re finding it hard to navigate this weird time, Cami and I want to support you by answering all of your pressing questions. We decided to hop on Instagram to live stream the recording of this episode so that we could deliver answers to you guys in real-time.
Today, we are sharing tips on how you can maintain connection and a sense of community, lead with compassion, and support your clients. We’re also chatting about how to go about adjusting your offerings and marketing to meet customers where they’re at during this time so that you can maintain your revenue.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about boosting SEO and generating leads from google, how to use Dubsado like a boss, leveraging bridal shows as a vendor, and navigating postage with international stationary customers. They’re also weighing in on the significance of listings on wedding sites like The Knot and Wedding Wire. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Do you believe that quitting makes you a failure?
It's storytime y'all and we are sharing our personal stories about walking away from things that no longer light us up. These stories show that quitting isn't always negative. Walking away from something that drains you can actually be a catalyst in moving your business forward or increasing your happiness level. But, how do you know when it's okay to move on from a past commitment? Listen in as we share some questions you can ask yourself to determine when it's time to trust your gut and throw in the towel on something that is no longer serving you.
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Love to read? If so, this episode is for you because we're sharing our top 3 holy-grail business books along with our personal favorite fun reads. Listen in to hear our key takeaways so that you can figure out which books are best suited for where you're at in your own creative biz journey.
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Okay so we've talked about growth vs. scaling, but today we're taking it one step further and sharing actionable tips that will help you begin to lay the foundation for scalability in your business. (Like, how to ACTUALLY do it!) Consider this your unofficial Part 2 of our episode with The Modern Creative gals.
If you're new to the idea of scaling, don't worry! We're also digging deeper into what it means to scale PLUS the difference between growing and scaling in layman's terms so you can pinpoint the best strategies for your creative biz.
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How can affiliate links benefit your creative biz? Today, we're chatting about where to find the best affiliate opportunities. We're also sharing tips on developing an affiliate marketing strategy that fits seamlessly with your brand. Because the last thing you want to do is spam your audience with sales-y content. So listen in to learn about how you can work your affiliate links into your marketing strategy in a way that doesn't feel icky and that benefits both you and your audience.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners regarding outsourcing to other artists, tweaking your pricing structure, shifting your products/designs to a digital format, how you can use an iPad for your creative biz, and the direction we see our businesses going 10-15 years from now. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Do you want to sell more products on Instagram? If so, this episode is for you. We're breaking down the party method. Cami developed this analogy to give you a clear step-by-step guide to level up your Instagram game and increase your product sales.
After listening, you'll walk away with the tips you need to start throwing the best Instagram bash ever, and We're challenging you to take action! Pick a single product to promote this week and implement the party method. Don't forget to share your results with us!
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Today, Joyce and Dianuh from The Modern Creative Podcast are joining us to chat about scaling your creative business. We’re diving into what scaling means to each of us, and We’re dishing out practical tips on how you can start scaling. Remember, you get to decide how to grow your business! You don’t have to take massive leaps to scale. Even small baby steps can lead to significant growth and help you to increase efficiency in your business.
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Today, we have the incomparably fun Sarah Baumann of Signet Sealed joining us to chat about what to do when your business outgrows you. When packing up orders starting taking over her life, Sarah made the leap to bring in extra help with a fulfillment center who manages every single order in her shop. We’re talking about the logistical aspect of using a fulfillment company (it is MINDBLOWING, you guys!), and we’re diving into some of the strategies you guys can use for growing a product-based business without losing your mind.
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The number one problem creatives have with following-up? We think that silence = rejection. (Or maybe we just don’t want to be annoying!) In this episode, we're shifting the mindset of creatives, so you can email with confidence and get. that. sale! We also share our own follow-up strategies, what to say and when to say to, and why just "showing up" can bring in extra dollars to your business.
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This Q & Cake is brought to you by MORE SHIPPING! That's right, we had so many questions about shipping and mailing that we're dedicating an entire Q & Cake episode. (Consider this your Get Ship Done Part 3!) These questions are from YOU – our fabulous creative community – and we're answering them with zero fluff or filler. We'll be tackling how you to never set foot in the post office, when and how to charge clients for shipping, how to mail large items like welcome signs, remedies for abandoned carts and so much more!
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We brought on Ashley Kirkwood to give us all the wisdom on how speaking can be a gamechanger for scaling. Ashley runs a law firm and a speaking biz, and she is known as ""the lit lawyer"" due to her fun legal trainings such as Get The Tea On Trademarks and Clapback With Contracts. Through her law firm, Mobile General Counsel, she helps entrepreneurs with critical elements of their business like trademarks and contracts and all that fun stuff. Ashley also trains entrepreneurs how to kick-start their speaking opportunities the Through Speak Your Way To Cash podcast and she's LEGIT, y'all. Like Ted Talk legit. Listen in to hear the big takeaways for growing your business in ways you might not have thought of before.
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As a stationer, you'll be working hand-in-hand with the USPS, and we get it: that can be terrifying. (Hello, we've all heard the horror stories of mailing.) If you've been wanting to add in mailing services for your clients, this episode will get you prepared and confident for becoming BFFs with the USPS.
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If you've got 99 problems, and shipping is all of them, then this episode is just what the doctor ordered. We're talking about the basics you have to know, shipping strategies, types of shipping you can offer, actual costs, how to get discounts and packaging tips and tricks. (HOLY SHIP, it's a long one today, you guys!) Just remember: when it comes to shipping, if it’s fast and trackable, it ain’t cheap. If it’s fast and cheap, it ain’t trackable. And if it’s cheap and trackable, it ain’t fast.
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In this episode, we're taking a peek back at our entire 2019 – both the good and bad – for a little introspective business review. From our month-to-month projects and tasks to actual numbers and percentages, this is a comprehensive overview about what a year looks like in a stationery biz!
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It's Christmas Eve! Since we are knee-deep in holiday celebrations with our families, we a re-releasing one of our most popular 2019 episodes: How to Go Full Time With Your Biz. This is our first ever "throwback episode" and it was originally released 1/1/2019 when the podcast launched. If you haven't heard this one yet, you're in for a treat, especially if this is one of your 2020 goals!
It’s one of our most asked questions, and we get it: it can be super scary to think about quitting your job and going full-time! So how did we make the leap? Both of us have very different stories and very different paths (Elisabeth planned her departure; I was abruptly let go from my job - Cami), and in this episode, we share all the things we knew and wish we knew when we said sayonara to the corporate world.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A), we're answering questions from listeners about raising prices, copyright concerns, wedding invitation questionnaires and quoting, digitizing your artwork and why the heck mail disappears into thin air. (YIKES.) These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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The holidays are here, and we want you to thoroughly enjoy this season with some much-needed REST. If you need a kick in the pants to actually make that whole relaxing thing happen, go ahead and pull up a chair because we're right there with ya. (Hi, we're workaholics.) Here's how to create those hard-to-follow boundaries and give yourself some time off! You deserve it!
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Let's get your inquiry strategy squared away once and for all! In this episode, we break down our inquiry processes, what works and what doesn’t work in an inquiry form, the dreaded "phone call dilemma" and how lead personalities should affect your next move. Plus, we unpack THE BIG EMAIL with every single point you'll need to serve up those fresh, hot leads and get 'em booked and in the door. Buckle up, y'all, this a good one!
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Got questions about running a crazy-successful product-based biz? Yeah, we did too! We brought on Meg of Belle and Union, a letterpress stationery and gift shop that's all about American-made products. Meg gives us an inside look at running a product-based business from a brick and mortar, creative AND wholesale perspective and walks us through her journey of working with manufacturers and taking things to the next level. Meg is full of shop-owner wisdom with heaping personality, so we know you'll love learning her strategies and shop values. Grab a notebook — you're going to need it!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about creating digital mockups, how to stand out in a crowded market, social media ads, why we love Dubsado and Pinterest strategy. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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We're chatting with our gal Audrey of Brush & Barley about what it's like to go viral. Audrey had some Instagram posts that hit the jackpot, and gained over 100,000 followers in less than a week. (INSANE!) Of course, we HAD to get all the deets, so Audrey lets us in on what going viral looks like on the other side, the surprising hurdles she had to face and how she pivoted her offerings and social media strategy to leverage her new audience.
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Kick back and relax with us as we share an inside look at how planned, produced, panicked (jk jk, but seriously) and executed The Stationer's Summit, a virtual summit with 18 different educators and 1,000 students. We're opening up about what went wrong, what went right and how it all came together in just a few months. We'll also tell you the EXACT systems and tools for staying organized in a launch and building an online course from scratch. And there miiiiight even be whisperings of more fun stuff on the horizon!
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Need some encouragement? We brought on podcast host and inspirational firehose Cathy Heller to talk about how to get out of your own way, refresh your mindset and scale your side hustle. Cathy is the host of the insanely popular Don't Keep Your Day job podcast and the author of Don't Keep Your Day Job, which comes out on November 12. Cathy is honest and bold and is all about helping you figure out how to make a living do what you love.
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Make this your jolliest year yet for your online shop with our tips and tricks for holiday shop prep. We're sharing our top 10 ways you can get ready for the shopping madness of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond. The key here is to plan ahead, so grab a cup of cocoa, and make your list (and check it twice! ;)
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about how to pay yourself, bookkeeping tips, filing taxes, working with photographers for wedding suites, bridal shows and collecting reviews. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Do y'all also get a mix of excitement and nervousness when people ask “what do you do?” You know, when you excited to tell them because you love what you do, but then the nerves set in and you're thinking: “wait, what DO I do?” We are going to workshop our way through what makes a good elevator speech in today's episode, and see if we can button up our own. We're sharing what makes your answer compelling and confident so you don’t get PTSD the next time you hear an elevator ding because you have! To! Sell ! Yourself! Before! The! Next! Floor! (Yeah, we hate that too.) We're also spilling the beans on our easy-breezy and FUN trick for how to take your elevator speech to the next level. (Heh.)
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In this episode, we're diving deep into how your faith can be instrumental in defining a direction for your business with Katie Guiliano of Hosanna Revival. After painting her first Bible in 2015, Katie founded Hosanna Revival, a full-scale product business that creates faith-based paper goods and beautiful hand-painted Bibles. We share our Biblical business principles and open up about the struggles of navigating the intersection of faith and business.
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We're taking it back (like, way back) in this episode and talking about when we were just wee little tots craftin' with construction paper and eating packing peanuts. (...Or maybe that was just Cami.) Were we artsy as kids? You be the judge. One thing's for sure: we definitely have some hilarious stories about how our childhood contributed to where we are today. Grab your push-pop and take a trip down memory lane with us! (You don't want to miss this one, trust us!)
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Let's clear the air: we ALL make mistakes in our business, no matter how successful or experienced we are. We're talking about some of our ""oops"" moments, what we've learned from them and how investing in education can be the golden ticket to skipping the speed bumps. This is also your LAST CHANCE to join us for The Stationer's Summit, so register now before doors close for good on September 20, 2019!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about our printers, having a successful business with just envelope calligraphy, sole proprietorship vs. LLC, how to take time off in your biz and how to protect your client's private information like addresses etc. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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If you feel like you can't get diddly-squat done in your biz, then we think we might know the culprit: the dreaded PRODUCTIVITY POSSUMS. These little varmints are the things that make you, ahem, play dead in your biz. (GUYS, there are so many.) We're sharing how to kick those critters out of your trashcans with some possum repellent so you can get back to getting things DONE and move your business forward.
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Whew, okay now that that's done, here's what you can expect from this episode. We are diving into things you can do RIGHT NOW to level up your business. In this industry, perception is half the battle. We're sharing how you can start taking advantage of that marketing strategy and take it up a notch with some simple tips.
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If you're working with wedding clients, it's inevitable you'll be working side-by-side with a planner for a client. In our experience, planners can be a the most wonderful ally (yay!) or they can create a little extra tension (boo!). We brought on fine artist and stationer Ciarra Rouwhorst of Ciarra Claire Fine Art to share her expertise about how to work with a planner without sacrificing your artistic integrity and how some planner relationships turn out to be pure gold and a solid friendship!
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We get it — it’s tempting to “keep all that biz to yourself” but what if we told you that your business could actually GROW with referrals? We’re not saying you have to give away your perfect clients (you work hard to get them!), but we want to share how referrals have helped us refine our business, grow our community and pinpoint our styles and design aesthetic. We're talking about why you SHOULD be handing off the work that doesn't fit your style/budget/timeline and then we explain the how-to details with email examples, wording for your lead and the true value of community vs. competition.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about one-on-one lessons, utilizing pre-orders in your biz, what to do when you don't have time for your client's day-of details, outsourcing printing, and our favorite social media platform. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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When we first started the podcast, we thought it would be way harder than it actually was! (We can't stress this enough: Google is your friend!) We share our initial fears about being podcast hosts and our game plan for creating a podcast launch that was sustainable for both of us, plus the EXACT steps we took to get started and how you can do the same. We'll also be talking about podcast equipment, how to host your podcast, the tech side of things, and why niching down in the podcast community can be the best way to grow.
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When you're working your booty off to nurture your biz, it can be really hard to take some time to nurture YOURSELF. Today we're talking with Taryn Sutherland Gross from Twinkle and Toast about why making self-care a habit should be non-negotiable and dispelling the myth that self-care is selfish. We discuss how self-care leads to a business that allows you to serve, share and give MORE of yourself by prioritizing peace over hustle, and flip the script by brainstorming ways you can love on your clients by offering a form of self-care for others. YOU are the most important tool in your biz, so why not start treating yourself like it?
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This episode is brought to you by the letter S...and a whole of lot of mistakes. As a stationer, you're dealing with a process that's chock-full of moving parts and problem-solving, so we're tackling the six most common snafus we've run into with snappy solutions that will leave you saying ""I got this"" instead of ""oh crap!""
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Ahh dreaded imposter syndrome (dun dun dunnn!): we've all felt it in one way or another. The fear of being "found out" can be crippling, and we've learned to recognize what leads us down the road of self-doubt and how to make a U-turn back into positivity. Imposter syndrome manifests itself differently (perfectionism, feeling like a fraud, anger/frustration), so we're opening up about what it looks like and how to punch it in the face for good, even if it comes creeping back in with the things that are foundational for our biz. Plus we share why having imposter syndrome can sometimes be a GOOD thing! We want to remind you that you are always enough, so kick those negative thoughts to the curb!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about sending proposals, mailing suites, the proofing process, advertising, and drop shipping vs. inventory when it comes to products. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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It's not all giggles and paint swatches over here, you guys — we do have a systematic approach to how we work together and make our business partnership easy and stress-free. When it comes to personality types, we're both opposite AND the same (just listen to the episode; it will all make sense why Elisabeth is the Biz and Cami is the Bash), but our mutual core values for the foundation of our business totally come into play as we grow. We take advantage of each other's strengths and weaknesses, and we'll share how you can do that too if you decide to work with a partner. Plus, we give tips on what to look for if you're thinking of expanding into a partnership and we get mushy about our friendship. Grab a Kleenex and a notebook — you're going to need both.
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We get real and raw with organic stationery queen Shasta of Shasta Bell Calligraphy and discuss the difference between inspiration and copying. As artists, we've all experienced this in some form, whether we spotted a dupe, got "inspired" by someone else or noticed our work being replicated. We open up about our mistakes, clear the air about when it's okay to copy, give tips on what to do if you are copied and brainstorm where to find inspiration. (HINT: it's not Instagram!) We hope this episode helps clarify why copying is stifling your business and your creativity and inspires you to create from the heart!
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This entire episode is dedicated to clarifying something we mentioned in a previous episode: the fact we take on a dozen or less invitation suites a year. (We almost caused on Internet riot because no one believed we were making a living!) So today we are clearing the air and talking about how we bring home the bacon, the ways we've both diversified our income over the years to make sure we have multiple revenue streams and why pricing DOES matter. Of course, we know all creatives’ income streams will look totally different from the next, so keep in mind that your own income journey will benefit from “testing” to see which avenues are sustainable and profitable for YOU.
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The secret is finally out! We are so thrilled to announce The Stationer's Summit, a one-stop-shop for learning the ropes of the stationery industry from 18 different educators. We are bringing together all the creatives you love to follow under one virtual 'roof' with niched-down topics that are for stationers, by stationers. If you're ready to push the envelope and grow your stationery biz, this is for you!! In today's episode, we're chatting about WHY we decided to bring this to the industry, how to register and drooling over all the amazing educators and topics!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about planning for custom artwork, wedding invitation workflows, overcoming loneliness working from home, streamlining your process with Dubsado and whether you need a business or personal Instagram account. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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What separates a successful biz from a crappy one? Hard work and learning. It doesn’t mean that they don’t make mistakes; it’s that they learn from it. Prioritizing learning is the fast track to success, and we're here to tell you why! Of course, there are a bajillion ways to learn something new for your biz, but at what point do you take the step to really invest in your business, your education and moving forward? And why is it so important? We break down the types of courses and education we spent our money on and why putting funds back into your business can lead to some serious ROI.
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Welcome to the business world, where email lists are the elusive holy grail! You've probably heard a ton of conversations about building a mailing list, why you need a mailing list, HOW to build a mailing list, why you are a horrible person if you DON'T have an email list, etc. (GASP!!) We know there are a ton of resources out there for email marketing, but we are about to break down for you WHY the heck we have mailing lists and what we use them for, plus we sneak in a brainstorm sesh about how to utilize email lists for product-based businesses.
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If you're stuck on what to name your business, you're not alone! We share how we decided on our biz names and our favorite ways to brainstorm and nail down that bad boy once and for all. We go through our no-fail questions to ask when it comes to your branding so you can lock down your business name with confidence, clarity and a clear story. (And then snatch up all the domains.)
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We're bringing in small biz attorney Andrea Sager to answer those burning questions about copyrights, trademarks and what the heck you need to do to protect yourself and your artwork. This episode is chock-full of insight on the legal side of running a creative biz and tackles sticky situations like infringement, brand names, artwork ownership, cease and desist letters and so much more. BONUS: get access to Andrea's Small Biz Contract Vault with FREE contracts at the link in our show notes.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about sending updates to clients, dealing with doubt, connecting with wedding planners and photographers, the saturated marketplace, and contracts with clients. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Tired of hacking together your contract with Google searches, recommendations, and generic templates? We’ve got you! The Custom Stationery Contract is a lawyer-reviewed & approved document that handles all the "what-ifs" of the stationery industry — because let’s be real, things can get messy when it comes to clients and paper. We know we because we've BEEN THERE TOO! Today, we're chatting about how The Custom Stationery Contract covered our booties, protected our biz and set up an expectation of professionalism and WHY you 100% need a contract. After all, a great contract is he secret to success in this industry, and BONUS: this one is affordable too.
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It's time to dispel the myth: styled shoots are NOT the catalyst to calligraphy & stationery fame! We're opening up about our experiences with styled shoots, the results we've seen from them (spoiler alert: it's not clients), and why we abandoned them in our biz. But hey, we want you to do what's right for YOU, so we're also sharing how to get the most out of a styled shoot by troubleshooting common issues, like managing expectations and designing for scaleability.
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We're bringing in photographer Morgan Mendez of Lady Ilg Photography for insight on how to create mutually beneficial and respectful relationships with other wedding vendors and the burden of responsibility for photographers. She sets the standard for creating a true team atmosphere and loving her clients well! And yep, we ask her the tough questions: why is it SO hard to get photos back from a wedding day? As stationers, we get how frustrating it can be when photographers don't share, but Morgan explains how other vendors can work together and the best ways to approach the "photos, please!" request.
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It's inevitable: your friends and fam are going to expect deals when you start a business, and it's definitely a touchy subject! We're all about generosity and giving, but here's the deal: it needs to be on your own terms. We share our favorite ways to combat the dreaded discount expectation, how to respond to emails asking for cheaper rates and our personal policies when it comes to our closest circle asking for free or discounted work. We're also drilling down to the root of the issue: lack of confidence when presenting pricing. You're worth it, and you deserve to be paid!
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners regarding raising your prices, providing original artwork for your clients, finding a reliable printer, dealing with burnout and if it's even possible to make a living as a stationer. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Sure, we do a lot of the same things, but our day-to-day tasks? They look totally different! We're chatting about how we structure and plan our daily to-do's and how we spend our time Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturday and Sunday too.) This #nofilter peek into the every day structure of our businesses highlights the differences between being task-oriented and time-oriented. (And in Cami's case: snack-oriented.)
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Should you be on Etsy or on your own website? We weigh the pros and cons of each and share the strategies we use when it comes to growing our retail presence. Plus we’re breaking down the misconceptions about selling your art online and how creating a brand identity should be your focus when it comes to getting those repeat customers. Listen in to get the best of both worlds and double your cha-chings.
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You've seen your favorite artists and calligraphers working their magic in stores and partnering with big brands for events. But the question is: HOW does this even happen? We're opening up about how you can do live events, how to price for your time and the pros and cons of being an "in-person artist."
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It’s a question we get asked all the time: “Were did you get that printed?” And we get it — finding a reputable print vendor can be downright impossible! Not to mention, there are so many different types of vendors to search for. From printers (letterpress, digital, offset, foil, white ink, etc) to ribbon makers and wax seal companies, drop shipping companies, mug printers, envelope suppliers, greeting cards… the list goes on and on! It can be overwhelming to figure out where to start, and sometimes you just feel downright stuck. We’re sharing practical tips on how you can source vendors for your biz, how we found our faves, and of course, how you can skip all those steps by joining our newest membership resource: the A-Z Directory.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners regarding client inspiration for wedding invitations, when to share sneak peeks of wedding invitations on social media, how to plan for working with multiple clients each year (plus how many clients we work with per year), and whether or not you should list your prices on your website. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Let's kickstart this episode by saying: WORKSHOPS AIN'T NO JOKE, Y'ALL. Cami & Elisabeth spill the beans on why workshops might not be all they're cracked up to be and how to be prepared when you're planning your own calligraphy or watercolor workshops. From booking a venue to pricing your tickets to getting booties in seats, this episode covers everything you need to know to have a successful, profitable workshop with happy students. (Spoiler alert: give 'em snacks).
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If you're considering partnering with a company, this episode is for you! Elisabeth shares her experiences on collaborating with companies (both paid and unpaid), the benefits these can add to your creative business and how to perfect your pitch. Cami & Elisabeth also brainstorm how to develop a media kit that will make you look hashtag boss and get you on companies' radars for influencer and affiliate marketing.
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Want to DIY your website but have no idea where to begin? In this episode, Cami & Elisabeth walk you through every step of Website Building 101, from hosting platforms to site design for creative businesses. We share what website builders and templates we recommend, plus SUPER practical tips for a professional yet easy approach to your new site!
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Sometimes we can think of failure as defeat but as a small biz owner, you’re going to need these failures in order to grow. Failure SUCKS but it teaches too. When we fail, we’re able to make better decisions, tweak and refine our processes, change our offerings, and pivot. In this episode, we're embarrassingly sharing some of our "oh crap" moments and lessons learned, so we can help you can tackle similar challenges instead of backing down.
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners regarding social media for business, how to build a portfolio for the work you want to be hired for, our proudest/worst moments in business, finding your own style, and branding your work. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers, designers, stationers, etc. that will hopefully help you in your own biz journey as a creativepreneur!
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Louder for the people in the back: say YES to saying NO! In this episode, we dive into the opportunity cost when it comes to saying yes to the projects you aren't 100% excited about and why they need to be "see ya nevers" to make room for your "together forevers". Setting boundaries as your business grows allows you to expand into a profitable creative business that you actually love — which is what we're all about!
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Feeling haunted in your biz? Elisabeth and Cami share strategies on how to take your leads from boo to booked with tips on perfecting your follow-up emails and streamlining your on-boarding process.
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Consider this your not-so-official guidelines for making the most of Instagram. We get REAL honest about the tactics that aren't productive and why sending DMs might be wasting your time when it comes to looking for answers. Elisabeth tells her story about her own mistake and why we should all support each other when it come to proprietary information.
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In this episode, we chat about how we grew up and how each of our dads influenced our own identity (Cami's dad is a watercolor artist, and Elisabeth’s dad is entrepreneur in the online business software space). We also discuss the negative connotations of each word, how culture portrays the stereotypical artist and entrepreneur and how our outlook shapes our own creative biz strategy. During this episode we also discuss why it's totally ok to be motivated by money!
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It’s one of our most asked questions, and we get it: it can be super scary to think about quitting your job and going full-time! So how did we make the leap? Both of us have very different stories and very different paths (Elisabeth planned her departure; I was abruptly let go from my job - Cami), and in this episode, we share all the things we knew and wish we knew when we said sayonara to the corporate world.
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Your hosts Elisabeth of ElisaAnne Calligraphy and Cami of Cami Monet and discuss how Biz Birthday Bash started and why they decided to take the leap to start the Biz Bash Podcast as a resource for their fellow artists, stationers, calligraphers, designers and product makers. You'll also get the details on formats for future shows and what to expect from the Biz Bash ladies.
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